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The North Carolina Scenic Byways consists of roads in the state of North Carolina that travel through areas of scenic, historic, and cultural significance. Launched in March 1990, the scenic byway program has presently 59 designated byways, including three national scenic byways and one all American road, a total of 2,300 miles (3,700 km).
US 23 is part of one scenic byway in the state (indicated by a Scenic Byways sign). [4] I-26 Scenic Byway is a nine-mile (14 km) byway from the Tennessee state line to exit 9 (US 19/US 23A), near Mars Hill. US 23, in concurrency with I-26, traverses the entire length, known for its unspoiled views of the North Carolina mountains. [4]
The Forest Heritage Scenic Byway was established in 1989 as a United States Forest Service (USFS); in 1990, it also became a North Carolina Scenic Byway. [4] In 2009, part of US 276 portion of the scenic byway was also designated as a National Scenic Byway, by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT).
It starts in Virginia and continues southwest into North Carolina, and the total length is 469 miles (755 kilometers). The parkway is free to use and open 24 hours a day unless portions are closed ...
The North Shore Scenic Drive follows the pristine shore of Lake Superior, the world's largest freshwater lake, through 142 miles of some of the most unspoiled wilderness in the continental United ...
This byway also connects to the Indian Lakes Scenic Byway (at Topton and Almond via US 129 and North Carolina Highway 28, or NC 28). [4] Mount Mitchell Scenic Drive is a 52-mile (84 km) byway from I-26, through Burnsville, to the summit of Mount Mitchell State Park. It is known for its vistas in and around the Black Mountains.
Looking to go on an epic road trip with your friends or family? Try one of these best scenic drives in the U.S. with breathtaking views of the country.
The Blue Ridge Parkway is a National Parkway and All-American Road in the United States, noted for its scenic beauty.The parkway, which is the longest linear park in the U.S., [3] runs for 469 miles (755 km) through 29 counties in Virginia and North Carolina, linking Shenandoah National Park to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.